Cost of living
Gombe (Uganda) compared to Rakai
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Overview comparison
Gombe (Uganda)Rakai
Consumer prices in Rakai are roughly 65% higher than in Gombe (Uganda).
Cost of living
| Item | Gombe (Uganda) | Rakai |
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| Total with rent one person | 660 | 817 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,699 | 1,592 |
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| Without rent one person | 280 | 389 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,087 | 1,232 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 266.48 | 400.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 482.58 | 579.33 |
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| Food person | 241 | 231 |
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| Food family | 686 | 590 |
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| Transport person | 23.27 | 86.12 |
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| Transport family | 73.95 | 212.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.86 years | 70.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gombe (Uganda) | Rakai |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.13 | 3.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.54 | 31.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.9 | 7.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 | 1.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.46 | 2.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gombe (Uganda) | Rakai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.4 | 435.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.01 | 310.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 641.85 | 796.42 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 391.39 | 440.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.23 | 18.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.37 | 36.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.39 | 27.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gombe (Uganda) | Rakai |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.33 | 14.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,317 | 13,900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 794 | 874 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.95% | 24.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.98 | 15.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.59 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gombe (Uganda) | Rakai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 1.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.6 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.38 | 3.44 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 4.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.39 | 2.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.21 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Gombe (Uganda) | Rakai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.75 | 31.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.28 | 2.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.64 | 14.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.04 | 2.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.88 | 15.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 30.42 | 66.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 144.8 | 150.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,970 | 11,830 |
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